Based on that info, my preliminary judgement would be that it was amateur hour when they were setting up your heads. It would cause me to seriously wonder about the rest of the engine.
Michael
Not that I want to get involved, but springs do soften when they run in. so if they were 280 new, they will soften to that.
May be important to know the 'over the nose' pressure, should be around 700+
if the pushrods were wrong length were they hitting the arms ? ( the sides of the pushrods)
The shorter installed height is not so important as long as the srings are not bottoming out.
Moly retainers ? or titanium ?
I would think a titanium retainer should be a good fit.more importantly than a moly ( harder) retainer.
May be important to know the 'over the nose' pressure, should be around 700+
if the pushrods were wrong length were they hitting the arms ? ( the sides of the pushrods)
The shorter installed height is not so important as long as the srings are not bottoming out.
Moly retainers ? or titanium ?
I would think a titanium retainer should be a good fit.more importantly than a moly ( harder) retainer.
Chris and Pantera World
I am an honest business man and when problems like this arise, I try to stay as neutral as possible. We must all remember that we are human and not perfect. I have taken this job on to help the situation not inflate it. I hope all parties involved have the same attitude and what's important is getting to the root of the problem.. If this problem continues to be dealt with on the internet I will not continue to work on this problem. Thank You
BD@BDP
Dwayne "Big Daddy" Gutridge
OWNER: Big Daddy Performance Inc
Phone 1-732-363-6236...
I am an honest business man and when problems like this arise, I try to stay as neutral as possible. We must all remember that we are human and not perfect. I have taken this job on to help the situation not inflate it. I hope all parties involved have the same attitude and what's important is getting to the root of the problem.. If this problem continues to be dealt with on the internet I will not continue to work on this problem. Thank You
BD@BDP
Dwayne "Big Daddy" Gutridge
OWNER: Big Daddy Performance Inc
Phone 1-732-363-6236...
Fair enough ? I respect you for at least making an attempt to deal with it, most including myself as a honest business man would not get involved.
Best of Luck.
Ron
Best of Luck.
Ron
quote:Originally posted by DJEZC:
Some preliminary observations are in:
A) The springs are supposed to be 280lbs on the seat and they show only 230lbs.
B)The push rods are potentially the wrong length.
C)The valves show clear indications of floating.
D)Some of the rocker arms registered over 45 ft/lbs of torque applied on the adjuster.
E)The valve retainers were loose and did not appear to be correct for the springs.
F)The installed height of the valves was listed as 2.00, but measured 1.940.
So what do you guys think? Should an engine be experiencing this number and level of problems with 1200 to 1500 miles? Whose fault would these problems be?
Your input here is appreciated.
Hum, that's what, 3000 or so 1/4mile runs? The valve train just needed to be replaced 500 runs ago. Put in something reasonable. 700 pound springs are ridiculous for a street car.
The rocker arms broke for one reason, you have valve bind. The only question is why.
quote:
Wow, where do you get your info a kracker jacks box. He tells you 1200 miles and you turn that in to 3000 miles and 1/4 mile runs. That motor should run for atleast 5000 mile before any adjustment to lash or distributor gear checking. And to asume that he's getting coil bind with out knowing is just a bad guess. Maybe get more info before you voice your lame guess.
quote:Maybe get more info before you voice your lame guess.
My, aren't you just a lovely ray of sunshine?
With 2 posts, you are excused. However, in the future, please remember we all try to be friends here.
Larry
Maximus you sell that 86 yet ?
Ron
Ron
That would be an 88 
Thanks,
Thanks,
Thanks, Maxuass. Nice meetin' u 2. 
Mark - The diagnosis of the problems which are detailed in a 12 page written report all point to lack of attention to deatil in parts selection and set-up. I'll be bringing a copy of the report to the luncheon for any interested parties.
-Chris
-Chris
We are interested in if its fixed so we can put away our towels ? LOL
Ron
Ron
Maxiumis .. that was a 1987 GTS REd ..NO ? How is it looking these days ?
Ron
Ron
Ron - Towels? What are you talking about? Well it is nice to see I again occupy so much of your time energy and thoughts.
-Chris
-Chris
Crying towel ... LOL 100k car and we are pissing over 900 valve covers ? Damn !
Boy you would know if I was exerting energy ! LOL
Boy you would know if I was exerting energy ! LOL
Ron - Once again it is very touching to see that you care so much. It is so nice to have all your care and concern that you have demonstrated here on the forum. You are truly a wonderful human being. Everybody should try to be just like you.
-Chris
-Chris
Why are you being nice to me ? What do you need ? I shut my ringers off ! LOL
Ron - It is nice to see you are in such a good mood now.
Well have a nice day then.
Well have a nice day then.
Sorry not 87 gts ,but 88 GT5-S 
And it's doing very well thank you.
Thanks, P-MAXIMUS
And it's doing very well thank you.Thanks, P-MAXIMUS
P-MAX WAAAAASSSSUUUUPPP?